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July 29, 2020
Perceived Quality of Care Transitions between Hospital and the Home in People with Stroke
To explore the perceived quality of care transitions from hospital to the home with referral to subsequent rehabilitation in the home, and factors associated with low perceived quality, in people with stroke.
JAMDA
February 21, 2014
Exploring the Role of Muscle Mass, Obesity, and Age in the Relationship Between Muscle Quality and Physical Function
Divergent conclusions emerge from the literature regarding the relationship between muscle quality (defined as muscle strength per unit of muscle mass) and physical function. These contrasted results may be due to the influence of factors such as age, obesity, and muscle mass itself. Consequently, the aim ...
JAMDA
October 24, 2025
Vaccination Rates Among Long-Term Care Staff During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on long-term care facilities, particularly nursing homes and assisted living communities (ALCs), leading to high mortality rates among residents. Vaccination of residents and staff in long-term care mitigated virus spread. However, we know little about vaccine up...
JAMDA
August 9, 2016
Severe Spastic Contractures and Diabetes Mellitus Independently Predict Subsequent Minimal Trauma Fractures Among Long-Term Care Residents
The study aimed to examine the epidemiology of hypertonic contractures and its relationship with minimal trauma fracture (MTF), and to determine the incidence and predictors of (MTF) in long-term care residents.
JAMDA
August 20, 2016
Muscle Strength and Body Weight Mediate the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Usual Gait Speed
Usual gait speed (UGS) is recognized as a good indicator of a variety of health conditions as well as a predictor of future disability and mortality. There is evidence that UGS increases with physical activity. Muscle function and body composition changes may mediate these changes. However, we do not know ...
JAMDA
July 30, 2016
Intensity of Occupational Therapy Utilization in Nursing Home Residents: The Role of Sensory Impairments
Unaddressed functional limitations in nursing home (NH) residents can lead to unnecessary, excess disability that negatively affects residents’ quality of life. In order to enhance functioning, NH residents can receive rehabilitation such as occupational therapy (OT). However, little is known about factors...
JAMDA
April 9, 2016
Combinations of Service Use Types of People With Early Cognitive Disorders
Understanding which persons most likely use particular combinations of service types is important as this could lead to a better understanding of care pathways. The aim of this study is to identify combinations of service use within a sample of community-dwelling people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)...
JAMDA
February 19, 2014
Prevalence and Correlates of Cardiovascular Medication Use Among Nursing Home Residents With Ischemic Heart Disease: Results From the SHELTER Study
Despite being the highest group of users of many medications, older individuals remain underrepresented in clinical trials. This leaves a gap in evidence to guide management of many conditions, such as ischemic heart disease (IHD), in this population. This study aimed to describe factors associated with IH...
JAMDA
February 12, 2018